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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.38, 526.33 and 232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.38, 526.33 and 232.06 is: 320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 526.33 = 232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/526.33 = 232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 526.33 × 232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 122,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,138.61/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.26

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